The facts behind that “perfect pet” … the puppy mill life cycle

For some people, finding the perfect pet means one that comes with paperwork stating that they have the perfect parents and perfect background. But, what the paperwork does not tell them is the suffering that many of the parents go through in order to make that "perfect puppy." Many spend their entire lives in harsh wire cages, unable to walk around, with no proper care or attention. Others live in filthy, overcrowded pens and much, much worse. What these people don't know is that perfect puppy sometimes comes with physical and emotional issues due to no fault of its own. The result is pets that end up in shelters and rescues and the never-ending vicious circle of unwanted animals.